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As the name suggests, slow cooking does entail the slow cooking of food. The use of the Crock-Pot (a name that is famous in homes in Canada, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia), has long been a tradition in many homes. The slow cooker is an electric appliance used on the countertop for cooking. It simmers the food being cooked, while maintaining a temperature that is relatively low. People who use the slow cooker do not have to man the pot at all times, and they may leave the food to cook over hours.

Beginners of slow cooking need not worry because it is relatively easy to get the hang of using a slow cooker. The idea of the slow cooker is to create a similar environment to a casserole dish (ceramic and covered) placed in an oven at about 200 degrees to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on what is being cooked, the time to cook the food may take around 2 to 8 hours. There is also no need to worry because it is safe to leave the appliance to cook for that long.

Here are the different types of cooking that could be done on a crockpot:

• Stews and Soups

When one has a slow cooker, he or she can come up with amazing stews and soups because all ingredients can be added right away and be left to simmer the entire day. This way, the flavors will be able to develop more and the ingredients become tender. The heat of the cooker prevents the sticking of the food to the sides, so people do not have to worry about stirring the soup or stew from time to time.

• Slow roasting

Poultry and meats can be effectively slow roasted in a slow cooker. Chicken, pork, or beef could become very tender (enough for them to fall off your fork) because they are left all day to simmer in their own juices, plus the seasonings. With the gentle and constant heat of a crockpot, vegetables that are cooked with meats retain their flavors and shapes.

• Casseroles

Even simple macaroni and cheese casseroles can be cooked to perfection using a slow cooker. The dry pasta, liquids, cheese, seasonings, and other add-ons can be mixed in and cooked. The mixture may be left to cook for several hours on a low setting. To lasagna lovers, they may also cook lasagna using a slow cooker.

• Sweets and Desserts

Cakes, puddings, cookies, and pies could all be made on a slow cooker, too. Even without stirring, puddings can become thick and creamy. Though it may depend on the type of slow cooker that one has, desserts can still be made using the slow cooker.

• Beverages

For those with big families, the slow cooker can be used to make hot beverages, from hot buttered rum to hot chocolate. The cooker can be used to keep the beverages warm for hours. People do not have to worry about putting on the stove for hours just to keep the beverages warm when they have a slow cooker.

This e-book will provide you with delectable recipes that will surely make your family happy and satisfied. You can choose from a variety of foods, from chicken, meat, and vegetables. Read on to find out more in the following chapters.